Error measurement for a portable tonometer

P. Marchetto, T. Alvarez, R. Greene, G. Thomas

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Abstract

Most patients with glaucoma exhibit elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). A cost effective device that allows the patient to measure IOP at regular intervals may reduce vision loss. This research tested the Bausch & Lomb Proview self tonometer against a calibrated force meter. It further compared the Proview tonometer with results from the clinical gold standard, the Goldmann tonometer. Results show that the Proview tonometer has inaccuracies in calibration and uncertainties in clinical applications. If the Proview's calibration is corrected (using our results, e.g.), and the inaccuracies can be reduced, a device like the Proview has the potential to be clinically useful.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC
EditorsK Moxon, D E Sherif, S Kanakasabai
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages85-86
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)0780374193
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Event28th IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBC 2002 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: Apr 20 2002Apr 21 2002

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC
Volume2002-January
ISSN (Print)1071-121X
ISSN (Electronic)2160-7001

Other

Other28th IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBC 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period4/20/024/21/02

Keywords

  • Biomedical engineering
  • Biomedical measurements
  • Calibration
  • Costs
  • Force measurement
  • Gold
  • Mercury (metals)
  • Physics
  • Pressure measurement
  • Testing

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